Healing Herbs for Erectile Dysfunction

A few weeks ago we talked about nutrients that could help increase sex drive and increase the likelihood of a longer lasting erection. I’d like to add to that discussion by adding a few popular herbs that are known to have the same effects.

Ashwagandha (or, Indian Winter Cherry) – The roots of this Indian shrub are used in Ayurvedic medicine and offers numerous health benefits, including anti-stress, rejuvenation, anti-inflammation. It’s also traditionally used as to enhance sexual performance.

Gingko – There’s a lot of research right now being poured into the herb gingko bilboa and all its miraculous healing properties. Gingko improves blood flow throughout the body and can increase the amount of blood that gets sent to the penis, especially at the time of an erection. Be careful not to take too much Gingko, though, especially if you also take aspirin – gingko is a blood thinner and could cause bleeding if taken in excess.

Ginseng – Ginseng is a popular herb used in Chinese medicine and in tea. Studies have shown that it helps men with erectile dysfunction perform sexually.

Maca – This is a root-like vegetable from the Andes Mountains and is used to increase energy, vitality, fertility, and sexual virility.

Yohimbe – This is not actually an herb, but is actually an extract that comes from the bark of the African yohimbe tree. If your ED has possible psychological causes, then yohimbe might be a good option for you. Yohimbe may cause a few side effects, so speak to you doctor before you try this herb, especially if you have high blood pressure.

Epimediurn – Also known as horny goat weed, this herb has been used for centuries in Chinese medicine and will raise low testosterone and thyroid levels.All of these herbs can be purchased and used on their own and many can be found in herbal supplements that are marketed to increase your sex drive, sexual performance, and sexual pleasure.

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Tribulus terrestris- ayurveda synonyms

Tribulus terrestris is used to boost libido and sexual performance. It is widely used in China and India.Tribulus enhances testosteron level, boosts libido and helps in Erectile dysfunction.This herb is used as vajikara (aphrodesiac) in ayurvedic preparations.It is found useful in conditions like kidney stones, piles and cystitis. Ayurveda acharyas have coined numerous names based on its physical appearence. Few of them have been given here.

Gokshura- As it hurts the animals which help in farming

shwadamshtra- Has sharp teeth like structures (like canines of dogs)

Sadukantaka - Its thorns are sweet to taste.

trikantaka - Has three thorns

chanadhruma- Has leaves like chickpea plant

Ikshugandhika - has fragrance like sugarcane

Symptoms Of Low Testosterone:

By the time you finish reading this, you should have a good idea about the symptoms of low testosterone and be provided with further resources where you can learn more about how to address your condition.

The symptoms can range from small, barely perceptible changes in attitude to overwhelming and sometimes devastating shifts in desire and habit.Some of the most noticeable effects of a drop in testosterone are decreased libido and weaker erections (for men), but not all the symptoms of low testosterone are related to sexuality.

In addition to changes in sex drive and endurance, other common symptoms include:
a lack of energy
reduced interest in once-favorite activities
decreased athletic performance
frequent mood swings

The cumulative result of the many symptoms can lead to a major personality shift. The symptoms of low testosterone can combine to transform a once vibrant, active, energetic person with a very positive outlook on life into a weak, tired, and highly irritable individual.

Testosterone is a hormone that controls a variety of physical processes in both men and women. When this important component of the human body disappears, it is difficult for the body to carry out many important functions like mood regulation, sexual arousal, and the creation of new muscle tissue.

The disruption of these crucial biological processes makes it difficult for the afflicted person to function as efficiently as he or she once did.

For example, because testosterone is an important part of building new muscles, a person who has suffered a drop in this crucial hormone will be likely to experience unprecedented physical weakness.

Body composition may also change as muscles diminish and bodily fat increases.
These are two common symptoms of low testosterone and for every other biological process that relies on testosterone, there are similar problems that arise when the hormone becomes unavailable.

Most people who suffer from decreased testosterone levels are men over the age of forty, but there are also large numbers of women and younger men who suffer every day from the symptoms of low testosterone without realizing that their mood swings, apathy towards sex, or general lack of energy are related to a drop in the level of testosterone in their bodies.

The Food and Drug Administration estimates that between four and five million American men suffer from testosterone deficiency, but a majority of these men don't seek treatment, in part because few people know enough about the symptoms of low testosterone to recognize them when they appear.

Experts believe that only between ten and fifteen percent of these men are likely to seek treatment to combat the symptoms of their waning testosterone levels.

To further complicate matters, a drop in testosterone is often misdiagnosed as psychological depression, as these two problems share a number of symptoms. Many sufferers never visit a medical professional to find relief, but even of those who do look to doctors for help, not all of them get the aid they need.

In some cases, a patient who seeks help for the symptoms of low testosterone will be told that his or her sudden difficulties are a normal part of the aging process, and to some extent this is true.

Testosterone levels naturally begin to go down as soon as an adult man reaches about 30 years of age; at that point, this vital hormone decreases about 2% per year thereafter.

However, the aging process affects different people in different ways, and some men and women experience a much more rapid and uncomfortable drop in testosterone than others do. When this happens, the symptoms of low testosterone can be so intense that they verge on unbearable.

Learning about the symptoms of low testosterone can help you determine if your own aging experience is par for the course, or is worthy of medical attention.If you suspect you may have low testosterone levels, let your doctor know what you are experiencing. A blood test to measure your levels of this hormone can be done to find out a more definitive answer.

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1 In 10 Men Suffer From Erectile Dysfunction Due To Work Related Stress

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/112046.php
New research has shown that 1 in 10 men experience erectile dysfunction (ED) and as many as 1 in 5 men suffer a loss of libido, as a result of work-related stress.

These latest figures suggest that 90% of men have shown at least one clinical feature of stress due to work but only 54% of men know that stress from work may be the cause of their ED. Stress, either at work or home, is a known cause of ED and prolonged stress is associated with low testosterone levels.

Unfortunately 44% of men would not go to their GP if they experience erection problems, and those who do go to their GP about their ED wait on average 17 months before going for a consultation

Symptomatic Testosterone Deficiency Relatively Rare In Men

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/81764.php

A new study reveals that relatively few men, only 5.6 percent of the male population, actually suffer from low testosterone accompanied by clinical symptoms. That percentage, however, rises substantially with age.

Low testosterone levels are typically defined as less than 300 ng/dL (nanograms per deciliter) of total testosterone and less than 5 ng/dL of free testosterone. Free testosterone is the amount of the hormone unbound to other proteins and is "free" to work inside the body. "Low levels of testosterone impact many aspects of male physiology," said Andre B. Araujo, Ph.D., a research scientist at the New England Research

Institutes in Watertown, Mass., and lead author of the study. "This is particularly significant because the ongoing aging of the U.S. male population is likely to cause the number of men suffering from androgen deficiency to increase appreciably."

Consistent with a recently issued Clinical Practice Guideline from the Endocrine Society, symptomatic androgen deficiency in the study by Araujo and colleagues is defined as low total and free testosterone plus the presence of low libido, erectile dysfunction, osteoporosis or facture, or two or more of the following symptoms: sleep disturbance, depressed mood, lethargy, or diminished physical performance.